2.6m X 1m X 700.. Flash and Polkadot's new home

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    Thanks..... Its a bit nerve wrecking...
     
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    witnessed this tank on Sunday in person ... ( yes i saw the rays and flash! i just had to .. couldve stood there for hours !!! ) .. back to the tank .. it is MASSIVE !! and really is Top Quality !! cant wait to see further updates as it goes on!!

    on a Side Note .. just want to Thank @MariaS and @Cesar again for the big help !! Simply Amazing People and Truly an inspiration to being in this hobby! :thumbup:
     
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    It looks like you are on top of developments. We anxiously await the next update.

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    Thanks for the kind words @Teezy_Aro .. was great meeting you guys.

    Its a pleasure and great to see your enthusiasm too.. Hahaha....glad you enjoyed the visit
     
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    Just took a few more pictures

    Top bracing from end to end is 36mm plus 4 x 22m braces across


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    And now... she stands a few days... James will remove the clamps on Saturday and finish off my overflow box and front of the side filters to match the panels on the side filters


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    Looking good.
    Can't wait to see it filled with water and ready for the fish

    Are you getting any new fish to go in there?
     
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    Thanks @Reedfish..

    At moment no... no plans for more fish..
    I dont like my tank overstocked and the fish which i am building it for, still have a lot of growing to do..

    I also have my 4 Datnoids which i forgot on my original list and Star face (my P14) is with Cesar's big girls at the moment so that i could move the 2 henlei pups from the grow out tank to my tank. Not sure if i will bring her back or leave her with Cesar, I know he enjoys having her so we will see

    I might get another 2 or 3 geos though. They dont bully anyone and do a good job of cleaning up
     
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    Thanks...
     
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    I had to get rid of the Geos in my tank.
    They kept pecking at the Rays tails.

    They are good at keeping the floor of the tank clean though.
     
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    @Teezy_Aro ... thanks for the kind words and was a pleasure meeting you....

    @MariaS ... looking good....
     
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    I've seen aquaria sa throw special foundation for there massive tanks. Hope ur floor holds up.

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    Well.. so far we haven't had a problem... so im keeping my fingers crossed...
    Fortunately due to the ground in our area, our foundations have been reinforced much more than is normal procedure

    I have a 1200l on the opposite side and its been fine and @Cesar's monster tank which is 3500l has been ok as well as his 2500l

    So... hopefully.. I should be fine..
     
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    Cool. Wonder how heavy ur house is now lol

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    Can just imagin what wc in your house must be like!
     
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    My house wont be so bad.... hehe..
    I will be taking down my other tank when this one is ready and the fish go across... One is enough for me!!

    Cesar... yes.. he has the 2 very big tanks in his house... its work.. but he also has this mastered to a routine and does it straight from the tap so its not so bad
    We are also fortunate to be on Borehole water
     
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    not sure how i missed this but awesome build
    thanks for the inspiration and for doing things properly always
     
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    Can't believe I missed the beginning , that tank is looking awesome , and congratulations on the new tank , this is another awesome build , well done

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    Thanks @top dog ... I cant wait to see my kids in there
     
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    Thanks @neltf .. still a lot to do, as you know, but Im happy so far..
     

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